Progress payments are common in the construction industry. They are also one of the reasons why many factoring companies cannot work with subcontractors in the construction industry. This article discusses how progress payments work, why they are a problem for some factoring companies, and how construction factoring overcomes those issues. We cover: 1. What is […]
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How to Get Credit from Suppliers
Most established companies get credit terms from their suppliers. This credit enables companies to buy goods or services while paying the supplier on net-30 to net-60 terms. Clients usually demand payment terms from their suppliers because it improves their cash flow. They get to use the supplier’s services or products for a few weeks before […]
Financing Options for Distressed Lower Middle-Market Companies (“Special Assets”)
Summary: Middle-market companies that are out of compliance with their lenders are typically assigned to the Special Assets group. Usually, these companies must find a new lender as part of their workout process. Few lenders finance distressed companies in this market segment. Consequently, finding a replacement lender can be a significant challenge for lower middle-market […]
How Does the Factoring Advance Affect Your Cost?
When business owners negotiate with factoring companies, they usually focus on negotiating the best factoring rate. However, owners often don’t consider that the factoring rate is not the same as the factoring cost – at least, not on a “per-dollar” basis. The factoring cost has two major components: the rate and the advance. Getting the […]
Purchase Order Financing Qualification Requirements
Purchase order (PO) financing has been gaining popularity as a tool to fund large purchase orders. However, many prospective clients often misunderstand what is needed to qualify for this solution. Clients often believe that they only need a substantial purchase order to qualify. Unfortunately, this assumption is wrong. Transactions often have a lot of moving […]
How to Find Clients for a Security Guard Agency (7 Ways)
Summary: One of the key skills you need to build a security guard company is knowing how to find clients. This market is highly competitive, and guard services are always in demand. You must know how to reach clients effectively to succeed in this industry. This article discusses eight ways to find clients for your […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Payroll Financing
Payroll financing has been gaining traction as an effective way to provide funding to companies that need working capital to pay their employees. Companies with large payrolls often experience cash flow problems because of slow-paying clients. When this happens, the company must pay employees out of its own cash reserves. If the company is growing quickly, cash […]
What is the Factoring Advance?
Most clients are initially perplexed to hear that the factoring advance, which is paid as soon as the invoice is sent to the factoring company, is less than the full value of the invoice. Most factoring companies advance between 70% and 90% as a first installment and hold 10% to 30% of the invoice as […]
Cash Flow Financing for Small Middle-Market Companies
Summary: Small middle-market companies have fewer financial options than their larger counterparts. Large companies have choices comparable to those of small companies. However, they benefit from better pricing. This article discusses cash flow financing options available to lower middle-market companies. It also includes options that are available to distressed companies. We cover the following: 1. […]
How Loans Against Purchase Orders Work
Getting a large purchase order can be a great opportunity if the company has the funds to fulfill it. Unfortunately, small companies often miss these opportunities because they lack the funds to execute the transaction. In this article, we discuss a way to finance purchase orders. We cover the following: 1. How are purchase orders […]